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Older Rural Residents More Satisfied Living in Nebraska, Survey Says
A majority of the state’s residents are satisfied living in Nebraska, but there are disparities in satisfaction among age groups, urban and rural residents, and along political party lines, according to recent survey results. The findings of the September Nebraska Snapshot from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Bureau of Sociological Research…
Huskers sweep Shockers
LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team swept the Wichita State Shockers, 25-13, 25-12, 25-12 on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 8,541 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. As a team, the Huskers (8-1) hit .477, their best hitting percentage since Sept. 15, 2018. NU…
Huskers improve to 3-0
Lincoln - Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola led a crisp Nebraska offense in the first half, pushing the No. 23 Huskers to a 21-3 halftime lead on their way to a 34-3 win over visiting Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Playing in front of the 399th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, Raiola completed 13-of-16…
Consider the Runza: UNK Professor Uses Popular Fast-Food Item to Teach Nebraska History
University of Nebraska at Kearney associate history professor Nathan Tye stood at the front of a classroom inside Copeland Hall. Behind him, a giant image of a Nebraska fast-food icon appeared on the digital projector screen. “Today we’re going to do a really robust, serious exercise,” Tye told the class…
Governor Pillen Honors 2024 Recipients of the Governor’s Wellness Award
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced this year's recipients of the Governor's Wellness Award. There are 23 Nebraska organizations that are being honored for offering evidence-based worksite wellness programs. https://youtu.be/9CgLgxWMHYk “These businesses have all worked to incorporate a culture of health and wellness…
MSRA to celebrate 50 years, UNL rodeo team update, PRCA standings, and MORE! | Nebraska Rodeo Update for September 14
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Mid-States Rodeo…
Governor Announces New Civilian Transition Partnership with Army, Performs Oath of Enlistment for New Recruits
Governor Jim Pillen, Major General Craig Strong, and DAS Director Jason Jackson held a ceremony during which the Governor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating a strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and the State of Nebraska to hire more veterans in State government. Through the MOU, the State…
Week 3 Area Football Roundup: Scottsbluff, Gering and Bridgeport all pick up week 3 wins
Here's a rundown of scores across our networks and around the area from Friday night. CRETE- The Scottsbluff Bearcats improved to 3-0 on the season, rolling to victory over the Crete Cardinals, 48-0, on the road. The Bearcats led it 39-0 at the half and didn't look back as the…
Huskers sweep Sun Devils
LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second top-15 win of the week and third of the season with a 25-20, 26-24, 25-19 victory over Arizona State on Friday night in front of 8,772 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Merritt Beason sparked the Huskers (7-1) with 15…
Traffic collision closes Highway 71 north of Scottsbluff
Authorities have closed down Highway 71 following report of a collision north of Scottsbluff. https://youtu.be/uo7Mr0x8pno Few details were immediately available, but the Nebraska Department of Transportation reported the roadway closed approximately 15 miles north of the city between mile markers 82 and 85. KNEB staff reported what appeared to have…